Top 10 Best Paradise Lost Songs

Formed in Halifax in 1988, Paradise Lost quickly became known for their pioneering role in gothic metal, particularly with their 1991 album Gothic, which blended heavy riffs with atmospheric elements. Over the years, they've evolved their sound, incorporating electronic and pop influences in albums like One Second (1997) and Host (1999), before returning to heavier tones in later works such as Medusa (2017) and Obsidian (2020). Their latest release, Ascension (2025), continues this exploration, showcasing their ability to adapt while maintaining their core identity.

This list invites you to vote for the Paradise Lost songs you believe stand out the most. Whether it's the haunting melodies of Forever Failure or the dynamic shifts in Embers Fire, your input helps highlight the tracks that deserve to be considered the best.

The Top Ten

  1. Last Regret

    I'm in love with this song. It's the best thing my ears have ever heard.

  2. Forever Failure

    Great song… A ballad that reminds me of The Unforgiven by Metallica… Doom at its best.

    This album is the best of the best.

  3. Yearn for Change

    It's just one of the most energetic songs I've heard! I want to hear it again and again for a thousand times!

    Best upbeat song on Draconian.

  4. Embers Fire

    This or Forever Failure. A toughy. This just edges it for me.

  5. Faith Divide Us, Death Unite Us

    That beautiful title drop in the chorus hits me in the heart and the feels.

    A song reminiscent of bands like Tool, Alice in Chains, and Opeth. This easily demonstrates Paradise Lost's skill and solidifies their place as a metal titan.

    Great song! The guitar near the end wins.

  6. Shades of God

  7. Hands of Reason

  8. True Belief

    This is by far the best for me, then comes Embers Fire. It's a shame Enchantment is not even on the list right now.

    Anger mixed with soaring vocals and epic musical work... What a song!

    Classic song. One of my favorites.

  9. Hallowed Land

  10. Say Just Words

    The beautiful melody of the piano sounds familiar, yet it holds up well and sounds fresh, like it could have been made recently, in my opinion.

    Excellent melodic metal song. In my opinion, a bit underrated.

    One of the catchiest Paradise Lost songs.

    11. The Newcomers
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    Ghosts

    Energetic banger! Dance! It's very easy to imagine a purely goth version. The flanged bass in the bridge made my jaw drop!

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    Fall from Grace

    The verses sound danceable to me. Nice growls.

    Hurry up and get this one into the top 10.

    13. The Contenders

  13. Enchantment

    Paradise at their BEST! Should be in their top 3.

    How has this not been voted for by anyone yet?!

    Amazing song! It should be the first.

  14. No Hope In Sight

    Probably my favorite song of this amazing band.

  15. As I Die

    Really!? I can't believe this song isn't in the top 10... Doom at its best.

    All-time classic! This belongs in the top five.

  16. The Last Time

    Great guitar riff and the first song of theirs I heard on a Kerrang compilation album. It just beats Forever Failure, just.

  17. Gothic

    This iconic song's haunting melodic vocals and ominous, slow, creaky guitar send chills. I would play this on a Guitar Hero game if GH ever has another game and adds this to it.

  18. Erased

    I love the low, melancholic verses and the call-and-response structure of the chorus.

    The best of the best! The song should be at #1.

  19. One Second

  20. Isolate

  21. Crucify

    Their best so far. Such a powerful song, I can't get bored listening to it, and I have for a year.

  22. Beneath Broken Earth

    Probably the best doom guitar sound I've ever heard. Once you are caught by this song, it's hard to stop listening.

    Amazing guitar and drum sound. It took me a long time to stop listening as I just couldn't stop!

    Best slow growl song ever! Great video as well.

  23. Pity the Sadness

  24. Tragic Idol

    The verses build up nicely. It's satisfying and awesome how Nick says "Tragic Idol!" and when that echoes at the end of the song. I like the echoes in the song in general.

    Great title song to an amazing new album. It's a nice blend of headbangability and melody in the vocals.

  25. Once Solemn

    Makes my mornings feel more energetic! Time to headbang! It reminds me of more aggressive Type O Negative songs.

  26. Fallen Children

    I agree with the rest of these posts, one of the greatest gothic songs ever.

    Absolutely brilliant! Nice gothic feel with the keys that I just love.

    This is what their gothic sound means to me: epic beginning, epic song.

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